Network Engineer

We need only locals who can work from client office 3 days a week

Only GCs and USCs.

Position: Network Engineer

Location: Downtown, Chicago

Duration: 4-6 Months

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Client’s network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

Experience: 8 years of relevant experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.

• Implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

• Collaborate with IT team members to develop and implement network solutions.

• Maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

• Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure network efficiency and security.

EXPERIENCE:

 8 years of solid experience in Network Infrastructure and Network Security

 Proficient in Enterprise Routing and Switching (OSPF, BGP, Static and Default Route)

 Strong experience with Firewalls (FortiGate preferred), SDWAN on FortiGate FW

 Strong experience with switching technologies including Nexus switches, vPC, STP, VLANs, VTP, HSRP, and Switch Stack

 Strong experience with VPN, IPSec Tunnel, and managing rules and policies on firewalls

 Knowledge of FortiCloud EMS and Forti Load Balancer

 Familiarity with Cisco Wireless Controller

 Hands-on experience in handling and troubleshooting network setups

 Certification in CCNA Routing and Switching is preferred

 Strong written and verbal communication skills

 Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

SKILLS:

 Proficient in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet (400F, 61E, 61F, FortiAnalyzer, FortiLoad Balancer) and Cisco (5050, 5512) firewalls, including WAN/LAN connectivity, policy creation, NAT, SD-WAN, SD-VPN, and traffic shaping.

 Experienced in High Availability (Active/Passive) setups, load balancing, firewall backup and restore, and customized dashboard/report generation using FortiAnalyzer and Cisco tools.

 Skilled in handling VPN configurations (IPsec and SSL) for both site-to-site and client-to-site connections, with strong knowledge of user authentication (LDAP, RADIUS) and security policy implementation.

 Expertise in firewall policy and signature management, log analysis, and collaboration with vendor TAC teams to resolve complex issues and document solutions.

 Working knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet WLC, including AP configuration, VLAN setup, SSID/profile creation, DHCP/DNS configuration, and log/report generation.

 Competent in Cisco and Fortinet switching technologies, including VLAN, STP, LACP, EtherChannel, VPC, SVI, ACL management, stacking, upgrades (Catalyst, Nexus, WLC), and Layer-3 routing configurations.